'''Brookhaven''' is a town on [[Long Island]] in the state of [[New York (state)|New York]]. It includes the villages of Belle Terre, Bellport, Lake Grove, Old Field, Patchogue, Poquott, Port Jefferson, and Shoreham.

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'''Brookhaven''' is a town on [[Long Island]] in the state of [[New York (state)|New York]]. It includes the villages of Belle Terre, Bellport, Lake Grove, Old Field, Patchogue, Poquott, [[Port Jefferson]], and Shoreham.

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==Villages and hamlets==

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===Villages===

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*[[Belle Terre]]

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*[[Bellport]]

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*[[Lake Grove]]

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*[[Old Field]]

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*[[Patchogue]]

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*[[Poquott]]

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*[[Port Jefferson]]

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*[[Shoreham]]

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===Hamlets===

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*[[Blue Point]]

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*[[Brookhaven (hamlet, (New York)|Brookhaven]]

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*[[Canaan Lake]]

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*[[Centereach]]

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*[[Center Moriches]]

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*[[Cherry Grove]]

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*[[Coram]]

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*[[Crystal Brook]]

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*[[Cupsogue Beach]]

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*[[Davis Park]]

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*[[East Moriches]]

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*[[East Patchogue]]

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*[[East Setauket]]

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*[[East Shoreham]]

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*[[Farmingville]]

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*[[Fire Island Pines]]

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*[[Gordon Heights]]

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*[[Hagerman]]

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*[[Manorville]]

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*[[Mastic]]

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*[[Mastic Beach]]

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*[[Medford (New York)|Medford]]

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*[[Middle Island]]

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*[[Miller Place]]

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*[[Moriches]]

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*[[Mount Sinai (New York)|Mount Sinai]]

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*[[North Bellport]]

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*[[North Patchogue]]

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*[[Ocean Bay Park]]

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*[[Point of Woods]]

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*[[Port Jefferson Station]]

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*[[Ridge]]

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*[[Rocky Point]]

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*[[Selden]]

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*[[Setauket]]

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*[[Shirley (New York)|Shirley]]

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*[[South Haven (New York)|South Haven]]

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*[[Sound Beach]]

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*[[Stony Brook]]

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*[[Strongs Neck]]

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*[[Terryville]]

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*[[Upton (New York)|Upton]] - Home to Brookhaven National Laboratory

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*[[Water Island]]

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*[[West Manor]]

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*[[Yaphank]]

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==Get in==

==Get in==

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Fly to Brookhaven on a plane to LI MacArthur Airport http://www.macarthurairport.com/

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Fly to Brookhaven on a plane to LI MacArthur Airport [http://www.macarthurairport.com/]

There are several major roads that allow for easy travel to various points of Brookhaven.

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* '''Long Island expressway'''

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* '''Sunrise Highway'''

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* '''North Ocean Ave'''

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* '''Nicholas Road'''

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The easiest way to travel is by car, though you can also travel by bus or taxi.

==See==

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==Do==

==Do==

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* Walk around Port Jeff, a seaside city that is full of shops, places to eat, a playground, and boating.

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* Walk around Port Jefferson, a seaside city that is full of shops, places to eat, a playground, and boating.

* '''Smiths Point Beach''': A public beach, that is very popular in the summer for Long Islanders. There is a campground located along the beach where sites can be rented for a week at a time. There is a playground and a place to purchase food on the shore as well. Lifeguards watch over the beach every day from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

* '''Smiths Point Beach''': A public beach, that is very popular in the summer for Long Islanders. There is a campground located along the beach where sites can be rented for a week at a time. There is a playground and a place to purchase food on the shore as well. Lifeguards watch over the beach every day from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

*<do name="Country Fair Park" alt="" address="3351 Route 112 Medford, NY 11763" directions="I mile north of the LIE Exit 64" phone="(631) 732-0579" url="http://www.countryfairpark.com/" hours="Call for hours" price="" lat="" long="">Something to do for any age, but is frequented most by high school and college students. There are go-carts, two 18 hole mini-golf courses, batting cages with both fast and slow baseballs and softballs, a driving range and the latest addition to the park, outdoor laser tag. Please note that Country Fair Park is open only during certain seasons so call or check online for availability. </do>

*<do name="Country Fair Park" alt="" address="3351 Route 112 Medford, NY 11763" directions="I mile north of the LIE Exit 64" phone="(631) 732-0579" url="http://www.countryfairpark.com/" hours="Call for hours" price="" lat="" long="">Something to do for any age, but is frequented most by high school and college students. There are go-carts, two 18 hole mini-golf courses, batting cages with both fast and slow baseballs and softballs, a driving range and the latest addition to the park, outdoor laser tag. Please note that Country Fair Park is open only during certain seasons so call or check online for availability. </do>

*<eat name="Mama Lombardi's" alt="" address="400 Furrows Rd Holbrook, NY 11741-271" directions="" phone="(631) 737-0774" url="http://www.mammalombardis.com/MammaLombardis/index.cfm" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Pricy Italian Restaurant that is known for its pizza. Mama Lombardi’s is part of a Lombardi’s chain, which includes several catering halls and a food also includes market.

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*<eat name="Olive Garden" alt="" address="257 Centereach Mall Centereach, NY 11720" directions="" phone="(631) 585-4027" url="http://www.olivegarden.com/default_f.asp" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Family- style Italian restaurant, with a children’s menu for families with younger kids. They currently have a never ending pasta bowl special where its all the pasta you can eat for one price.

*<eat name="Olive Garden" alt="" address="257 Centereach Mall Centereach, NY 11720" directions="" phone="(631) 585-4027" url="http://www.olivegarden.com/default_f.asp" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Family- style Italian restaurant, with a children’s menu for families with younger kids. They currently have a never ending pasta bowl special where its all the pasta you can eat for one price.

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Ice cream is as important as t he meal here, choose from a wide variety of meals and top it off with your perfect sundae.

Ice cream is as important as t he meal here, choose from a wide variety of meals and top it off with your perfect sundae.

*<eat name="Ralph's Italian Ice" alt="" address="623 Horseblock Rd Farmingville, NY 11738-2142" directions="" phone="(631) 736-4484" url="http://www.ralphsices.com/index.htm" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Wide assortment of desserts, from ice cream and shakes to ices in every flavor you can think of and some you wouldn’t. Ices come in both regular and cream form and are sold in a variety of sizes including a tub for parties or events. Ralph’s is only open during the warm weather seasons so be sure to call if you are planning to go in the early spring or late fall.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park, (On North Ocean Avenue). Dedicated in 1991 this monument is housed on Bald Hill, one of the highest points on Long Island and is marked with a 100 foot, red, white and blue, monument. edit

Brookhaven Amphitheater, 55 S Bicycle Path, Selden, NY 11784, [1]. Be sure to check out one of the many concerts and shows that come to the Brookhaven Amphitheater. For a listing of the shows please check out their website.edit

Walk around Port Jefferson, a seaside city that is full of shops, places to eat, a playground, and boating.

Smiths Point Beach: A public beach, that is very popular in the summer for Long Islanders. There is a campground located along the beach where sites can be rented for a week at a time. There is a playground and a place to purchase food on the shore as well. Lifeguards watch over the beach every day from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Country Fair Park, 3351 Route 112 Medford, NY 11763 (I mile north of the LIE Exit 64), ☎(631) 732-0579, [2]. Call for hours. Something to do for any age, but is frequented most by high school and college students. There are go-carts, two 18 hole mini-golf courses, batting cages with both fast and slow baseballs and softballs, a driving range and the latest addition to the park, outdoor laser tag. Please note that Country Fair Park is open only during certain seasons so call or check online for availability. edit

Atlantis Marine World, 431 East Main Street Riverhead, NY 11901, ☎(631) 208-9200, [3]. Great for families with small children or anyone interested in sea life and ocean creatures. There are oceans of sea creatures to see at Atlantis from sea horses to rare fish. Visitors can pet a stingray, hold a starfish, watch a sea lion show or even go for a swim with the sharks. There are also riverboat cruises depending on the weather and season.edit

Smith Haven mall, Lake Grove, NY, 11775. With over 140 stores, a food court and a new outdoor mall section, this is the place to head too if you are looking to hit the stores. There is a wide selection of stores featuring clothing and products for children, young adults, and adults. If you come at Christmastime, Santa is available to have pictures taken with.edit

Boomers! Family Fun Park, 655 Long Island Ave Medford, NY 11763-2517, ☎(631) 475-1771, [6]. Spend a day, playing mini-golf, rock climbing, go-carting, on the roller coaster or the bumper boats, or inside playing a variety of arcade games. Boomers is frequented by families with young children. The rides are based around kids from elementary school age and younger. Different bracelets are available for purchase based on which activities you would like to take part in. edit

Denny's, 255 CENTEREACH MALL CENTEREACH, NY 11720, ☎(631) 580-3838, [8]. Home of Long Island’s first and only Denny’s. Denny’s is a family style resteraunt, serving a wide variety of foods. edit

Mama Lombardi's, 400 Furrows Rd Holbrook, NY 11741-271, ☎(631) 737-0774, [9]. Pricy Italian Restaurant that is known for its pizza. Mama Lombardi’s is part of a Lombardi’s chain, which includes several catering halls and a food also includes market. edit

Olive Garden, 257 Centereach Mall Centereach, NY 11720, ☎(631) 585-4027, [10]. Family- style Italian restaurant, with a children’s menu for families with younger kids. They currently have a never ending pasta bowl special where its all the pasta you can eat for one price. edit

Friendly's, 996 Middle Country Road Selden, NY 11784, ☎631-698-6889, [12]. Ice cream is as important as t he meal here, choose from a wide variety of meals and top it off with your perfect sundae. edit

Ralph's Italian Ice, 623 Horseblock Rd Farmingville, NY 11738-2142, ☎(631) 736-4484, [13]. Wide assortment of desserts, from ice cream and shakes to ices in every flavor you can think of and some you wouldn’t. Ices come in both regular and cream form and are sold in a variety of sizes including a tub for parties or events. Ralph’s is only open during the warm weather seasons so be sure to call if you are planning to go in the early spring or late fall. edit

Ruby Tuesday's, 289 Middle Country Road Selden, NY 11784, ☎(631) 696-9290, [14]. Great assortment of food, with a large all you can eat salad bar. edit

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